NEWBREED CHARLOTTE NEW YEAR OPEN

17 January 2026

Description

Get ready to kick off the new year with a jiu jitsu experience like no other! Join us on January 17th as NEWBREED returns to the Cabarrus Event Center for the Charlotte New Year Open!

Whether you're a seasoned Jiu-Jitsu practitioner or just starting your journey, our tournament welcomes competitors of all ages and skill levels. With both gi and nogi divisions, this is your chance to step onto the mat and test your skills.

Stand tall on the podium with custom medals awarded to the top three athletes in each division, symbolizing your dedication and achievement. First-place winners in any advanced division will be honored with the prestigious NJJF Championship Belt, a true mark of excellence.

Ready for the ultimate challenge? Sign up for our nogi absolute division, where technique and strategy reign supreme. Here the best athletes in the region go head to head regardless of weight class. Only one will walk away victorious!

This event will be a qualifier for The Ultimate Grappler. The winner of the nogi absolute division will secure their spot at The Ultimate Grappler Finale in Greenville, SC.

Jiu-Jitsu is about more than individual success; and at NEWBREED teamwork is aptly rewarded. Team points are calculated to determine the top three teams in both youth and adult categories as well as the overall champion. All seven teams receive an award banner to hang proudly in their academy. First-place teams also take home a custom NJJF trophy, a symbol of their collective excellence.

The Cabarrus Event Center sets the stage for thrilling competition and unforgettable moments. Located just outside Charlotte, this dynamic city offers a backdrop of southern charm and vibrant culture for our event.

So rally the team and get ready to start your year on a big win at the Charlotte New Year Open. Register now to secure your spot at the best tournament in Charlotte this winter. We'll see you on the mats!

Event Info

Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Entry Fee: $20 - $200

Map

Divisions

Youth 1- Gi$95
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Youth 1- No-Gi$95
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Women No-Gi Absolute$30
Open weightclass for Women Advanced
Youth 2- Gi CO-ED Division$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for No Gi
Youth 2- Gi (GIRLS ONLY)$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for No Gi
Women's No-Gi Absolute Only$65
Select this entry if you are only doing the absolute
Youth 2- No-Gi CO-ED Division$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for Gi
Youth 2- No-Gi (GIRLS ONLY)$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for Gi
Womens Gi$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for No Gi
Womens No-Gi$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for Gi
Mens Gi$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for No Gi
Mens No-Gi$95
Click Add button. Select info. Click Register button. Repeat for Gi
Men's Gi Black Belt Absolute$30
Open weight class for Mens Black Belts
Men's Gi Black Belt Absolute Only$65
Select this entry if you are only doing the black belt absolute
Men's No-Gi Absolute$30
Open weightclass for Men Advanced
Men's No-Gi Absolute Only$65
Select this entry if you are only doing the absolute
1 Spectator Ticket$20
All prepaid spectator tickets purchased in advance through our website, are to be picked up at the door the day of the event. Tickets are NOT mailed to you but you will have a receipt of your transaction in your account.
2 Spectator Tickets$40
All prepaid spectator tickets purchased in advance through our website, are to be picked up at the door the day of the event. Tickets are NOT mailed to you but you will have a receipt of your transaction in your account.
3 Spectator Tickets$60
All prepaid spectator tickets purchased in advance through our website, are to be picked up at the door the day of the event. Tickets are NOT mailed to you but you will have a receipt of your transaction in your account.
4 Spectator Tickets$80
All prepaid spectator tickets purchased in advance through our website, are to be picked up at the door the day of the event. Tickets are NOT mailed to you but you will have a receipt of your transaction in your account.
5 Spectator Tickets$100
All prepaid spectator tickets purchased in advance through our website, are to be picked up at the door the day of the event. Tickets are NOT mailed to you but you will have a receipt of your transaction in your account.
10 Spectator Tickets$200
All prepaid spectator tickets purchased in advance through our website, are to be picked up at the door the day of the event. Tickets are NOT mailed to you but you will have a receipt of your transaction in your account.
Extra Division$25